Since the passing of H. Gary Morse in 2014, The Villages has become more open to the idea of connecting and communicating with its residents. Perhaps the best evidence of this change in leadership can be seen in the Evening with the Developer events held each year. Now don't get me wrong. ... Continue Reading » about An Evening With the Developer of The Villages
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50 Things to Think About Before Moving to The Villages
Short of reading my book, this is as good of a guide to all of the things you should be thinking about before moving to The Villages as you will find anywhere. It was originally written by The Villages resident Parker Sykes in 2011, updated by him in 2013, and updated/edited by me various times ... Continue Reading » about 50 Things to Think About Before Moving to The Villages
The Villages IRS Audit: Timeline of Events
Last updated: June 1, 2019 In 2008, the IRS asked The Villages to pay back more than $400 million in loans it received through the use of tax free bonds issued between 1993 and 2004. These tax free bonds are more commonly referred to as CDD's...if you own my book you know what I'm talking ... Continue Reading » about The Villages IRS Audit: Timeline of Events
When is the Best Time To Visit The Villages?
A reader writes in with a great question: "My wife and me are considering visiting the Villages for a Lifestyle Preview. She wants to schedule sometime in the summer months. I feel we should schedule during the peak winter months since that is the time when all the snowbirds are there and we can ... Continue Reading » about When is the Best Time To Visit The Villages?
The Villages Hot Air Balloon Festival
The Villages Balloon Festival is an annual event that takes place at The Villages Polo Club. The next one is scheduled for March 4-6, 2022. The event features hot air balloon flights, tethered balloon rides, entertainment, food, a beer garden, as well as retail and arts and crafts ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Hot Air Balloon Festival
2019 Evening With the Developer
This week was the annual Evening With the Developer event, during which the developer provides his updates on what's going on in the community and what's to come. For the most part it was pretty standard "this community wouldn't be what it is without you, the residents" type fare, but there were ... Continue Reading » about 2019 Evening With the Developer